Due to the popularity of the Pro-Winder peg winder with built-in string clipper, Planet Waves is expanding the Pro-Winder line to include a Pro-Winder for bass guitars, at Summer NAMM, Booths 2001 and 2111.

The patented Bass Pro-Winder is the ultimate restringing tool. It fits virtually all bass guitars, and a built-in hardened tool steel wire cutter is large enough to cut the heaviest-gauge bass strings. The Pro-Winder's hardened steel handles are ergonomically designed with overmolded plastic grips, so they're extremely comfortable. Each Pro-Winder package is loaded with information, including proper restringing instructions for beginners.

"The Pro-Winder has been so successful with guitarists, it only made sense to offer the same product to bass players," says Patrick Zerbo, Planet Waves Brand Manager. "The Pro-Winders are perfect examples of the Planet Waves line: innovative, high-quality products that just make sense."

The Planet Waves Bass Pro-Winder (item # DP0002B) is available for a retail price of $12.99 (patent #5,505,116).